ICSC 1456 - SULFUR TETRAFLUORIDE

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SULFUR TETRAFLUORIDE	ICSC: 1456 (August 2003)
Tetrafluorosulfurane

CAS #: 7783-60-0

UN #: 2418

EC Number: 232-013-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Not combustible.		NO water. In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Pain. Redness. Skin burns. ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.	Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing.	ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns. ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.	Wear safety goggles, face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 2.3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 8
STORAGE
Keep in a well-ventilated room. Fireproof if in building. Cool. Dry.
PACKAGING

SULFUR TETRAFLUORIDE

ICSC: 1456

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS GAS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The gas is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Reacts violently with water and acids. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes. Attacks glass and metal.	Formula: F₄S Molecular mass: 108.06 Boiling point: -40°C Melting point: -124°C Solubility in water: reaction Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.78

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS GAS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The gas is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with water and acids. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes. Attacks glass and metal.

Formula: F₄S
Molecular mass: 108.06
Boiling point: -40°C
Melting point: -124°C
Solubility in water: reaction
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.78

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The liquid may cause frostbite. Inhalation of this gas may cause lung oedema. See Notes.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the bones and teeth. This may result in fluorosis.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The liquid may cause frostbite. Inhalation of this gas may cause lung oedema. See Notes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the bones and teeth. This may result in fluorosis.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.1 ppm as TWA

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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